The increased program usage, specifically at this time of the school year, helps to thoroughly prepare students for success on
the rigorous end of year assessments that are only a few weeks away.»
Not exact matches
Specifically, Van Roekel said every teaching candidate should complete a one -
year residency under the supervision
of a Master Teacher before earning a full license and pass a
rigorous classroom - based performance
assessment at the
end of his or her candidacy.
While not required by the law, many school districts were reluctant to hinge the possibility
of a third grader moving on to the fourth grade on his or her performance on a single test, especially considering that North Carolina just adopted more
rigorous standards and more difficult
assessments based on those standards — meaning that even more students are likely to fail
End of Grade tests than in
years past.
Study Island has evolved from its test preparation roots into a robust,
rigorous, and dynamic formative classroom solution that not only prepares students for
end -
of -
year assessments but also gives teachers a way to individualize instruction, pinpoint student difficulties, and monitor student progress.